BCX, Atio in joint venture

BCX, Atio in joint venture

In a deal valued at R70-million, Atio’s Netcampus division has acquired Business Connexion’s Learning Solutions business unit, in exchange for 50% plus one share in the share capital of Netcampus. The merged businesses will create a more sustainable, future-oriented...

Technology holds key for energy, utilities

As the global energy and utility industry faces significant challenges from ongoing environmental sensitivity, changing policymaker attitudes and consumer expectations, technology is set to play a bigger role in the market. A new report from Gartner has identified the...

Samsung’s AlwaysOn WiFi goes live

Samsung Electronics South Africa’s free WiFi access service, at the more than 1 000 local AlwaysOn hotspots, is available for its customers. The service was announced at last month’s Samsung Africa Forum. Customers will be able to register any of their Samsung...

Analytics spend to reach $70,8bn

Global business analytics services spending should enjoy a 14,3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), reaching an estimated $70,8-billion by 2016. This forecast is according to a new business analytics services outlook published by International Data Corporation (IDC)....

Telematics drives lower insurance costs

Vehicle telematics devices – which use technology to send, receive and store realtime driver behaviour data – are fast becoming the most effective and scientific way to calculate motor insurance premiums. As telematics is enabling insurers to gain a more...

FNB launches tablet banking app

FNB has released a new banking app customised for tablet devices, complimenting a much larger tablet device strategy for the bank. The app is available for download in app stores across Apple, Android and Windows 8 devices. “The new banking app, designed specifically...